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EMBANKMENT AND BASE WAQTC FOP AASHTO T 85 (16)

IN-PLACE DENSITY

SPECIFIC GRAVITY AND ABSORPTION OF COARSE AGGREGATE


FOP FOR AASHTO T 85

Scope

This procedure covers the determination of specific gravity and absorption of coarse
aggregate in accordance with AASHTO T 85-14. Specific gravity may be expressed as bulk
specific gravity (Gsb), bulk specific gravity, saturated surface dry (Gsb SSD), or apparent
specific gravity (Gsa). Gsb and absorption are based on aggregate after soaking in water. This
procedure is not intended to be used with lightweight aggregates.

Terminology

Absorption – the increase in the mass of aggregate due to water being absorbed into the pores
of the material, but not including water adhering to the outside surface of the particles,
expressed as a percentage of the dry mass. The aggregate is considered “dry” when it has
been maintained at a temperature of 110 ±5°C (230 ±9°F) for sufficient time to remove all
uncombined water.

Saturated Surface Dry (SSD) – condition of an aggregate particle when the permeable voids
are filled with water, but no water is present on exposed surfaces.

Specific Gravity – the ratio of the mass, in air, of a volume of a material to the mass of the
same volume of gas-free distilled water at a stated temperature.

Apparent Specific Gravity (Gsa)– the ratio of the mass, in air, of a volume of the impermeable
portion of aggregate to the mass of an equal volume of gas-free distilled water at a stated
temperature.

Bulk Specific Gravity (Gsb)– the ratio of the mass, in air, of a volume of aggregate (including
the permeable and impermeable voids in the particles, but not including the voids between
particles) to the mass of an equal volume of gas-free distilled water at a stated temperature.

Bulk Specific Gravity (SSD) (Gsb SSD) – the ratio of the mass, in air, of a volume of
aggregate, including the mass of water within the voids filled to the extent achieved by
submerging in water for 15 to 19 hours (but not including the voids between particles), to the
mass of an equal volume of gas-free distilled water at a stated temperature.

Apparatus

• Balance or scale: with a capacity of 5 kg, sensitive to 1 g. Meeting the requirements


of AASHTO M 231.

• Sample container: a wire basket of 3.35 mm (No. 6) or smaller mesh, with a capacity
of 4 to 7 L (1 to 2 gal) to contain aggregate with a nominal maximum size of 37.5 mm
(1 1/2 in.) or smaller; or a larger basket for larger aggregates, or both.

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• Water tank: watertight and large enough to completely immerse aggregate and basket,
equipped with an overflow valve to keep water level constant.

• Suspension apparatus: wire used to suspend apparatus shall be of the smallest


practical diameter.

• Sieves 4.75 mm (No. 4) or other sizes as needed, conforming to AASHTO M 92.

• Large absorbent towel

Sample Preparation

1. Obtain the sample in accordance with the FOP for AASHTO T 2 (see Note 1).

2. Mix the sample thoroughly and reduce it to the approximate sample size required by
Table 1 in accordance with the FOP for AASHTO R 76.

3. Reject all material passing the appropriate sieve by dry sieving.

4. Thoroughly wash sample to remove dust or other coatings from the surface.

5. Dry the test sample to constant mass at a temperature of 110 ±5°C (230 ±9°F) and cool in
air at room temperature for 1 to 3 hours.
Note 1: Where the absorption and specific gravity values are to be used in proportioning concrete mixtures
in which the aggregates will be in their naturally moist condition, the requirement for initial drying to
constant mass may be eliminated, and, if the surfaces of the particles in the sample have been kept
continuously wet until test, the 15-to-19 hour soaking may also be eliminated.
6. Re-screen the sample over the appropriate sieve. Reject all material passing that sieve.

7. The sample shall meet or exceed the minimum mass given in Table 1.
Note 2: If this procedure is used only to determine the Gsb of oversized material for the FOP for AASHTO
T 99 / T 180, the material can be rejected over the appropriate sieve. For T 99 / T 180 Methods A and
B, use the 4.75 mm (No. 4) sieve; T 99 / T 180 Methods C and D use the 19 mm (3/4 in).

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Table 1
Nominal Maximum Size* Minimum Mass of Test
mm (in.) Sample, g (lb)
12.5 (1/2) or less 2000 (4.4)
19.0 (3/4) 3000 (6.6)
25.0 (1) 4000 (8.8)
37.5 (1 1/2) 5000 (11)
50 (2) 8000 (18)
63 (2 1/2) 12,000 (26)
75 (3) 18,000 (40)
* One sieve larger than the first sieve to retain more than 10 percent of the material using an agency
specified set of sieves based on cumulative percent retained. Where large gaps in specification sieves
exist, intermediate sieve(s) may be inserted to determine nominal maximum size.
Procedure

1. Immerse the aggregate in water at room temperature for a period of 15 to 19 hours.


Note 3: When testing coarse aggregate of large nominal maximum size requiring large test samples, it may
be more convenient to perform the test on two or more subsamples, and then combine the values
obtained.
2. Place the empty basket into the water bath and attach to the balance. Inspect the
immersion tank to ensure the water level is at the overflow outlet height. Tare the
balance with the empty basket attached in the water bath.

3. Remove the test sample from the water and roll it in a large absorbent cloth until all
visible films of water are removed. Wipe the larger particles individually. If the test
sample dries past the SSD condition, immerse in water for 30 min, and then resume the
process of surface-drying.
Note 4: A moving stream of air may be used to assist in the drying operation, but take care to avoid
evaporation of water from aggregate pores.
4. Determine the SSD mass of the sample, and record this and all subsequent masses to the
nearest 0.1 g or 0.1 percent of the sample mass, whichever is greater. Designate this
mass as “B.”

5. Immediately place the SSD test sample in the sample container and weigh it in water
maintained at 23.0 ±1.7°C (73.4 ±3°F). Shake the container to release entrapped air
before recording the weight. Re-inspect the immersion tank to insure the water level is at
the overflow outlet height. Designate this submerged weight as “C.”
Note 5: The container should be immersed to a depth sufficient to cover it and the test sample during mass
determination. Wire suspending the container should be of the smallest practical size to minimize any
possible effects of a variable immersed length.
6. Remove the sample from the basket. Ensure all material has been removed. Place in a
container of known mass.

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7. Dry the test sample to constant mass in accordance with the FOP for AASHTO T 255 /
T 265 (Aggregate section) and cool in air at room temperature for 1 to 3 hours.
Designate this mass as “A.”

Calculations

Perform calculations and determine values using the appropriate formula below.
Bulk specific gravity (Gsb)
𝐴
𝐺𝑠𝑠 =
𝐵−𝐶

Bulk specific gravity, SSD (Gsb SSD)

𝐵
𝐺𝑠𝑠 𝑆𝑆𝑆 =
𝐵−𝐶

Apparent specific gravity (Gsa)


𝐴
𝐺𝑠𝑠 =
𝐴−𝐶

Absorption
𝐵−𝐴
Absorption = × 100
𝐴
Where:

A = oven dry mass, g

B = SSD mass, g

C = weight in water, g

Sample Calculations

Sample A B C B-C A-C B-A


1 2030.9 2044.9 1304.3 740.6 726.6 14.0
2 1820.0 1832.5 1168.1 664.4 651.9 12.5
3 2035.2 2049.4 1303.9 745.5 731.3 14.2

Sample Gsb Gsb SSD Gsa Absorption


1 2.742 2.761 2.795 0.7
2 2.739 2.758 2.792 0.7
3 2.730 2.749 2.783 0.7

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These calculations demonstrate the relationship between Gsb, Gsb SSD, and Gsa. Gsb is
always lowest, since the volume includes voids permeable to water. Gsb SSD is always
intermediate. Gsa is always highest, since the volume does not include voids permeable to
water. When running this test, check to make sure the values calculated make sense in
relation to one another.

Report

• Results on forms approved by the agency

• Sample ID

• Specific gravity values to 3 decimal places

• Absorption to 0.1 percent

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